Episode 58: Faye Lygo, Hannah Roberts, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 58 features an exclusive interview with Doncaster Rovers Belles Chair Lady Faye Lygo; Chelsea Ladies FC fan website owner Hannah Roberts; and Aussie sports writer Cheryl Downes.

Doncaster Rovers Belles are moving up into the FAWSL 1 in style! Adam sits down with Doncaster Chair Lady Faye Lygo to discuss the team’s recent promotion and major announcement. As the Belles prepare for their ascent, they also are laying out a multi-million pound plan for a state-of-the-art training facility and full-time, professional contracts to a number of players.

Having been a pioneering figure in the women’s game for over 45 years, the six-time FA Women’s Cup winners and twice Women’s Premier League champions are continuing their rich tradition of trailblazing by spearheading ambitious plans to build the first dedicated elite women’s training facility in the UK.

Chair Lady Lygo gives us an insiders-view of their ambitious plans and what it means to the team to be part of the progression of women’s football. Follow The Belles on Twitter @donnybelles.

Chelsea Ladies Fans
Keeping with the FAWSL successes, Hannah Roberts stops by to talk all-things Chelsea Ladies FC. Hannah covers the team as well as runs the incredibly popular Chelsea Ladies Fans website. The FAWSL 1 Champs had an incredible year and Hannah gives us the highs and highs of the season, along with the latest updates on the team, players and coaches. Follow the fan site on Twitter @clfcfans.

Westfield W-League
Our friend and part-time correspondent from The Women’s Game, Cheryl Downes is back at it, bringing us Part 2 of our W-League preview. This episode, Cheryl gives us the latest and greatest team previews on Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets, Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC and Perth Glory FC. Cheryl gives us a peek at who we should be watching and the teams strengths and weaknesses. Also, a much needed Matildas update!
Download The Women’s Game 2015 W-League Season 8 Guide.

Plus…
News on NWSL, Bundesliga, Champions League, Sophie Schmidt, USA Victory Tour, and MORE!

Fade Out Music by The Summer Set.

Original Broadcast Date: October 16, 2015

Episode 37: Lori Lindsey

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 37 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey; Plus, an Australia update with Aussie Sports Reporter Cheryl Downes.

What is Lori Lindsey doing now that she’s hung up her boots? Women’s World Football Show catches up with the former US Women’s National Team and fan-favorite midfielder to find out!

After 15 years in the USWNT player pool, the ambitious footballer is looking at a future of fitness training & continuing her quest to inspire. Lori’s story is one of inner-strength, driving force and self motivation and she shares it all with us! This is one of the more honest and in-depth interviews we’ve ever featured. But hey, it’s Lori Lindsey – what do you expect?

Algarve & Cyprus Cups Preview
Patty and Adam discuss the upcoming Algarve and Cyprus Cups (in that order). How do the groups stack up? Who are the players to watch? And which nations have the best shot at hoisting a trophy? No need to do your research because we’ve done it all for you!

Cheryl Downes
Back in the house is our resident Sheila, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game. Cheryl gives us an update on Australia heading into Cyprus Cup with player updates, team insights and why she thinks England is no match for the Mighty Matildas.

Plus…
A look at how one network is working hard at marketing the Women’s World Cup; info on the England vs China friendly in Manchester; and of course, Adam somehow manages to squeeze in a Schmidt-Bit.

What other show features a host with a beaver on his shoulder?!

Fade out music by The Jackson-5

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2015

Episode 30: Sophie Schmidt, John Herdman, Mark Sampson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30 features an exclusive interview with Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and head coach John Herdman; sound bites from England Lionesses manager Mark Sampson; W-League update by Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Boston University captain Jamie Turchi.

After a very special intro by a certain co-host’s favorite player, Adam breaks down the recent Germany vs. England friendly at Wembley… and also just breaks down. Our hosts go over the good, the meh and the hopeful of this historic event. Plus we hear from England’s head-coach Mark Sampson.

Women’s World Football Show invades the space of Canada vs. Sweden at a recent closed-door match. Patty chats with Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt about her recent successes, life on the road, social media and also about Adam Barlow. Coach John Herdman shares an update on Diana Matheson, his thoughts on Tom Sermanni and tells us what he thinks about Sophie Schmidt. Plus a recap of the two friendlies and more Sophie!

Sweden & Canada sing their national anthems at a recent closed-door match in California.

As Australia’s Westfield W-League is heading into playoff-mode, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game stops by to give us the low-down from Down-Under (that’s a lot of downs!). If you want to get up to speed on the league before the regular season ends, then you don’t want to miss this!

Alana “AJ” Johnson reports from Beantown, where Boston University took on Northeastern and a great interview with the Terrier’s Jamie Turchi.

More updates and news from women’s football throughout the world, as well as a report on the folding of the LA Blues SC.

Music by Men at Work and Pilot.

Original Broadcast Date: November 30, 2014

Episode 25: Ashley Nick, Wambach, Solo, Morgan, Johnston

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 25 features an exclusive interview with USC National Champion Ashley Nick; Pregame chats with USWNT stars Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and Julie Johnston; Plus a W-League report with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show catches up with professional footballer and world traveler, Ashley Nick. The star midfielder has made a career out of lending her skills to teams all over the world. Ashley paused in her packing just long enough to chat with us about her latest venture to the land of Cyprus.

Patty traveled to Utah to check out an all-important pre-CONCACAF friendly between North American rivals USA and Mexico. In between snapping selfless with red rocks, she managed to chat with Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and new kid on the block, Julie Johnston.

Adam wraps up the European Women’s World Cup qualifiers and takes a special look at how the English women have done to solidify their trip to Canada in 2015.

Australian sports journalist, Cheryl Downes checks in with a report from the first week of the Westfield W-League with updates from each team and the players who have impressed her so far. And for our North American fans, this includes plenty of NWSL players.

All this and so much more… including an email question from a ~~barry~~ very interested listener.

Original Broadcast Date: September 20, 2014.

Episode 24: Rachel Williams, Cheryl Downes, Nathan Carr

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 24 features an exclusive interview with Chelsea Ladies FC striker Rachel Williams; W-League report with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Caribbean update with Nathan Carr; and Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Middle Tennessee State University forward Tori Hawkins.

In this episode (it’s number 24, Adam!), Women’s World Football Show lights up the world with league updates from USA, England and Australia, plus Women’s World Cup qualifiers and even something from Tennessee!

In an exclusive interview, Adam sits down with Rachel Williams of Chelsea Ladies FC. The fearsome striker updates us on her career and brings us inside information on Chelsea’s winning season.

The Westfield W-League in Australia is starting up and our Aussie correspondent, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game magazine is back to give us the low-down on the league Down-Under! Who are the players to watch and which teams should you be rooting for? You’ll get it figured out after this insightful segment.

The Women’s Caribbean Cup has wrapped up and Nathan Carr of The Home of Caribbean Football stops by with reviews of the four island teams who have qualified for spots in the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Our roving reporter, Alana “AJ” Johnson is on the sidelines with a fun interview with forward Tori Hawkins of Middle Tennessee State University.

Original Broadcast Date: September 7, 2014.